Dinotefuran

What is it and how does it work?

Dinotefuran acts on insect nerve receptors. Alpine WSG is a water-soluble granule example, while other Alpine products are formulated as baits, dusts, aerosols or foams. BASF: Alpine WSG product information and labels explains the underlying ingredient or an example product. An active ingredient is only one part of the finished formulation.

What forms and pests are covered?

Example product forms include water-soluble granules, spray, gel bait, dust / powder, foam, aerosol. Example target groups include ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, flies, mosquitoes, paper wasps, yellowjackets. These are drawn from different labels and references, not a claim that every product treats every listed pest. Check the label for the exact species, life stage and use site.

How is it used in pest management?

The cited WSG label lists ants, cockroaches, bed bugs and other pests for particular structural uses. Water-soluble granules are intended for liquid preparation, not dry broadcast use.

Identify the pest, correct food or moisture problems, close entry points where appropriate, and monitor the result. See our integrated pest management guide. A recurring infestation calls for reassessment, not an automatic stronger dose.

What cautions matter?

Check exclusions and application restrictions on the label. The cited WSG label excludes brown recluse spiders; a general spider claim must not erase that distinction.

Prevent children and pets from contacting stored or applied products. Follow the exact label for protective equipment, ventilation, return intervals, storage and disposal. Do not transfer a pesticide into a drink or food container. Read the label safety guide before selecting a product.

What are its limits?

A manufacturer's reduced-risk designation for a particular use is not a claim of zero hazard. Different dinotefuran products still require their own labels.

The same ingredient in a garden, structural, aquatic or pet product does not make those products interchangeable. This page does not verify current Texas registration, recommend a brand or provide dilution rates, placement quantities or a treatment prescription. Manufacturer sources describe example products, not every formulation.

Where should you check before using a product?

Use the label attached to the exact product you intend to use. Confirm its target pest, permitted site and application method. Check any professional-use restrictions and applicable Texas rules. NPIC explains how to read a pesticide label. Older fact sheets remain useful background, but the current product label takes priority.

For suspected human exposure, follow the label's first-aid instructions and contact Poison Control at 800-222-1222. Call 911 for severe symptoms. For suspected pet exposure, contact a veterinarian immediately.

This field guide is educational and does not offer treatment bookings.